MASTERCLASSES

Thanks for the memories!

Ohio State UniversityJoyful and inspired musical moments were had at Ohio State University, where I had the honor of spending time Kathy Borst-Jones and her Flute Troupe! It was a joy to hear students perform in the flute masterclass and to work with Flute Troupe as they performed two of my flute choir works, Umoja and Juba. Through the guidance of Dr. Borst-Jones, they have truly raised the bar in ensemble performance!! Listen to their live performance of Juba.Rutgers UniversityAlso in early March, I had a wonderful time connecting with the Rutgers University flute students in a masterclass. The performers played beautifully and it was wonderful to reconnect with old friends (students who had also had previously attended Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival). Bravi!!

Newly Published..

PORTRAITS OF LANGSTONWritten for the Flute and Clarinet Consortium, Portraits of Langston is a dramatic, sometimes humorous work for flute, clarinet and piano with optional narrator. For advanced performers, the sheet music is now available for purchase as a digital download.

NEWLY PUBLISHED AT PRESSER, Available at Amazon:WISH SonatineValerie Coleman's first work for flute and piano, Wish, was inspired by and titled from poet Fred D'Aguiar's work. Wish is a dramatic tone poem for flutist and pianist alike, depicting the Middle Passage in which Africans were trafficked across the Atlantic by tall ships to be sold into slavery. The virtuoso 12-minute journey is a powerful recital work, expressive and with thrilling impact. For advanced performers.

NEWLY PUBLISHED AT PRESSER:SONATINE for Clarinet and Pianoitem #: 114-41591Sonatine is an 8-minute recital work in one movement inspired by Coleman’s travels throughout Europe, most notably while touring with jazz icon Steve Coleman. The work is reminiscent of a performance at a nightclub, where players wailed soulful tunes and riffs on a lovely summer evening in Berlin. Sonatine starts on fire, and thrives with intensity, rhythmic drive, and drama for both clarinetist and pianist. For advanced performers.